Ann Dermatol.  2014 Jun;26(3):407-408.

Auricular Composite Chondrocutaneous Grafts in the Repair of Nasal Alar Rim Defects

• Kim G
• Jeong YI
• Shim HC
• Choi JH
• Jue MS
• Kim EJ
• Joh OJ
• Park HJ

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Transplants*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Full-thickness defect of the nasal ala after tumor excision. (B) Composite graft designed over the donor site. (C) The defect covered with the auricular chondrocutaneous composite graft.

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  Fig. 2 Symmetric alar rims with excellent match of color and contour observed at a 5-month follow-up.

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